sheugh

Definition of sheughnext
chiefly Scottish
as in ditch
a long narrow channel dug in the earth fell into a sheugh while rambling over the Scottish moors

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Noun
  • The 22-year-old from Pennock, Minnesota, then went into the ditch and hit a tree before his vehicle rolled onto its side.
    Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 1 June 2026
  • If unable to reach a secure shelter, either crouch down in your car, covering your head, or abandon the vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Anthony is wearing a tan Burberry trench, open over a cashmere turtleneck that looks expensive even in the dark.
    Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
  • Then there’s the large amount of concrete used for the foundation, flame trench, and surrounding areas.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • Crews also will be replacing underground utilities, and constructing curbs and gutters, between 16th Street and 24th Street in Fruitland, and between 3rd Avenue and 6th Avenue in Payette, the release said.
    Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2026
  • Colbert’s show even got higher ratings than other late night comedy shows, but that couldn’t pull it out of the financial gutter.
    Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
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“Sheugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheugh. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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